Adult Volunteers

We need Adults to help in all of our Sections and behind the scenes too.

You don’t have to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls to get involved with Scouting. Do you have first aid knowledge? Are you good with numbers? Handy in the kitchen? Or are you a DIY whizz? We all have useful skills and you can volunteer and help in many ways. Volunteering with us is easy, fun and flexible – how much time you give is completely up to you. Whether you help out once a fortnight, month or term or just at special events or camps, there is bound to be a role you can play, and no matter how you get involved, we’ll make sure you’re properly trained and supported.

As long as you’re over 18, you can help out as an adult volunteer in Scouting. There is no upper age limit for adult volunteers. If you are aged between 14 to 18, there is the option of becoming a Young Leader. If you are interested please contact us at recruitment@8thwestwickham.org.uk.

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Adult Volunteers

In addition to our sections’ leaders, we have a team of adult volunteers that help run the 8th West Wickham Scouts:

Niels Rump (Group Lead Volunteer)

I became involved in scouting when my daughter became a Scout (she’s now an Explorer). Initially, I just drove the kit van to the odd camp. Over time my involvement grew: I became a shooting instructor and joined the Trustee Board (then called the Executive Committee) overseeing the activities of the 8^th West Wickham. When our Group Scout Leader Stuart suggested that I could help the group by becoming chair, I was happy to oblige. And after Stuart left the 8th, I was appointed Group Lead Volunteer (a role that used to be called “Group Scout Leader”). I see my role primarily to support the fabulous work our leaders and volunteers do for your young people.

Rick Bennell (Group Treasurer)

When my eldest son joined Beavers over 20 years ago, I went along to an Executive Committee meeting to see what happened – and joined the committee. My day job was in accountancy, and I became Group Treasurer shortly afterwards. Though my sons moved on from the Group many years ago, I’m still doing the treasurer’s job, trying to support the leaders in their great work in running the sections.

We’ve moved much of the admin and finance side online in the last year or two – so though I’ve now retired from work, there’s always plenty to keep me busy!

Katie Campbell (Group Secretary)

Our son started at 8th West Wickham as a Beaver and is now a member of Network and an Assistant Cub Section Leader. Our daughter joined the Scout section having been a Rainbow and Brownie, and is now an Explorer with the 8th and a Young Leader with Beavers. So, the group has been a very important part of our family life for many years.

When the group needed a secretary for their Executive Committee about 5 years ago, I volunteered! It is good to give a little back to a such a fantastic group.

Jo Champkins (Member of the Trustee Board)

I was part of the Brownies and Guides as a child and generally love the outdoors, so was keen for my kids to get involved in scouting and to help out where I could. Other commitments prevent me helping out as a leader so I am on the Trustee Board to help support our fabulous leaders from behind the scenes.

I have also chalked up quite a few nights away on camp as a parent helper. You can’t beat hot chocolate round the camp fire!

Victoria Simpson (Media)

The 8^th West Wickham has been a part of our family for a long time, my Husband was a member as a child and now our three boys are following in his foot steps. I started as a parent helper when my oldest started beavers and have since helped on camp with the cubs. It has been wonderful to see so many children grow in confidents and learn new skills. When more help was needed I volunteered to help behind the scenes and now support the web site and Media.

Rose Wong (second-hand Uniform)

I was Part of the Scouts in Malaysia and have plenty of fond memories camping, learning new skills and being outdoors. My son joined Beavers recently and looks forward to every meeting with excitement. When the group needed help with managing pre-loved uniforms, I volunteered. It’s great to be able to give back tot he group and I enjoy a good sort out as well as believe in reusing items where we can.